Hearing Loss Causes and Prevention

Genetics, diseases, and loud noises play a role in the loss of hearing. Learn the steps you can take to help lower your risk of hearing loss and any associated diseases and conditions.

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Everyday Activities That Cause Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Signs You Need a Hearing Test
Why You Can’t Hear in Some Situations
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How to Prevent Hearing Loss: 6 Tips
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Is Hearing Loss an Early Sign of Dementia?
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What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
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Progressive Hearing Loss in Children
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Genetic Causes of Hearing Loss
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Hearing Loss Related to Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
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How to Safely Remove Ear Wax
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Ototoxic Medications That May Cause Hearing Loss
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Mild Hearing Loss
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The Dangers of Using Q-Tips for Earwax
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Auditory Processing Disorder in Adults
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Alcohol Consumption Can Damage Hearing
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Effects on Language From Fluctuating Hearing Loss
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How Tinnitus Impacts Daily Life
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The Connection Between Connexin 26 and Hearing Loss
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High-Frequency Hearing Loss Effects and Causes
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An Overview of Mondini Syndrome
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Can Chickenpox Cause Hearing Loss?
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Causes of Tinnitus or Ringing in the Ears
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Removing Wax When Cleaning Your Ears
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Cholesteatoma Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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What Is Ototoxicity?
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TMJ-Related Hearing Loss
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The Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Exercise
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Deafness and Balance Problems in Infants and Children
Sudden hearing loss
Causes of Rapid Hearing Loss and Sudden Deafness
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Autism and Auditory Processing Disorders

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